If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The service is impeccable. I guess that means I'll have to go back! I found a couple "extra" charges annoying: $1 per person for still or sparkling water, and a 4% "Palo Alto mandates" surcharge. Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? Prices are plenty high. We shared a half bottle of 2016 Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel--delicious but rather pricey at $60. X. Although all charges were reversed, we will probably not return at those prices. My husband's short ribs were delicious, incredibly tender and very flavorful. That is a truth. Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. Gracious and professional service (felt a little like a cross between the French Laundry and Keller's Ad Hoc). However, you should ask about the corkage fee prior to having them open a bottle for you - $75?. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? more. We were seated in a little alcove just off the bar area. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. The flavors, presentation and service were all remarkable and made for a memorable and one-of-a-kind dining experience. The Brick chicken was a minor masterpiece! What GREAT waiter's they are. America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2019, 12 best new San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, 250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1618. Map updates are paused. Description: Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. The only "bummer" was that I filled up before dessert. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo0.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Are the prices at this restaurant high or expensive? It was cozy and really nice for quiet conversation--conversation being very difficult in most Palo Alto restaurants! Even our past waiter Michael(who is amazing) and Ezra ( I hope that's his name) came by and greeted us and made sure we always had everything we needed. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Ricotta Dumplings - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,560 candid photos and videos. service was perfect and flawless. In Palo Alto, dropping $200 for a nice, but not great meal, will not break the bank for many, but I would have expected just a little better experience overall. Cara Pelletier | San Francisco Bay Area | Sommelier at Protégé Palo Alto | 500+ connections | See Cara's complete profile on Linkedin and connect Own or manage this property? I took my husband here (to the Lounge) as a thank you gift. We made the mistake of digging into their freshly prepared bread and butter before the dinner and as a result were quite stuffed towards the end We chose from the a la carte menu and everything we ate was superb. I couldn't wait to personally meet him and THANK him for this euphoric experience. I don't mind paying for good food (and some of it was excellent), but I found the octopus appetizer portion very small for the price. Zoom in to see updated info. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. The hush puppies weren't worth it as they were advertised to be padron peppers, but there were no peppers to be found. We started with a amouse Bouche that was a Cameron I stuff with smoked fish paste, followed by a Hamachi. Get quick answers from Protege staff and past visitors. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo1.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. The second course was a lobster tail, followed by a 7 layer lasagna which a bit more than bites sized but very rich and they offered a shaving of truffle for $30 , followed by Romesco Crusted lamb loin which was very tender and tasty. A must try. Every member of the team at Protege made sure our evening was a great experience, from start to finish. The second ala carte in the front of the restaurant. I had brought along a 2009 Colvin Tychson Hill Cabernet which they charged a $75 corkage for which I thought was a bit steep. Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. more. The only "bummer" was that I filled up before dessert. By Michelle Lee. Trust me, it can NEVER disappoint!!! Our group shared different menu items and everything was delicious. The pork chop to die for! We opted for the tasting menu which took almost 2.5 hours. I wish I’d had room for dessert as the mouthful I had of my husband’s rhubarb tart was absolutely delicious. 256 reviews of Protégé "Great new restaurant, and badly needed on the Peninsula. An array of wines accompanied the meal; main courses included some choice. We will definitely be going back! Welcome. The second course was a lobster tail, followed by a 7 layer lasagna which a bit more than bites sized but very rich and they offered a shaving of truffle for $30 , followed by Romesco Crusted lamb loin which was very tender and tasty. I wish I’d had room for dessert as the mouthful I had of my husband’s rhubarb tart was absolutely delicious. The chicken (game hen) under brick was delicious, but the saffron rice and piperade (mixed together!) The real problem was the corkage fee which was listed as $50 on the website (now $75) but had been raised to $75. I'd look forward to going to work there everyday. The food was superb and the gracious efficient service matched the level of the menu items......just a happy and delicious experience. Unbelievable, a Chef with pure and natural magically GENIUS!!!! We look forward to our third visit soon. food. We only regret that we live so far away and cannot have another meal like this for a long time.More, Our son and daughter-in-law took us to Protege for dinner after Christmas. Protege: inconsistent flavor - See 35 traveler reviews, 89 candid photos, and great deals for Palo Alto, CA, at Tripadvisor. It was THE BEST mushroom soup ever! I really love that at the end of the meal they give you a...beautiful wrapped cookie to take away with you .. Can't wait to see what's to come next for this beautiful restaurant. Spanning just under half a mile for their commercial sector, … If you really want to add something for water and Palo Alto mandates (whatever that means), just add it to the menu cost. Palo Alto’s Protégé: A Review June 11, 2018 / in Articles, Blog, Community / by DeLeon Team. Lounge Menu. as does the Brick Chicken. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo4.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. relaxed, warm and comfortable, but wonderful food, great cocktails and amazing wine list. Protege: Amazing - See 35 traveler reviews, 89 candid photos, and great deals for Palo Alto, CA, at Tripadvisor. We opted for the tasting menu which took almost 2.5 hours. We started at the bar as we waited for another guest. The truffle lasagna was out of this world. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. We LOVE <3 LOVE <3 LOVE Protégé!!!!! 250 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. reservations@protegepaloalto.com. The food is excellent, but when you bring aged wine to enhance a meal, you expect it to compliment the meal rather than become an issue with the restaurant and this restaurant chooses to discourage customers bringing in their own wine, which is truly unfortunate. !More, Fabulous meal, the grandkids enjoyed it too. Lounge Menu. :-D. beautiful wrapped cookie to take away with you .. Can't wait to see what's to come next for this beautiful restaurant. Hey may I add, he's HUMBLE!!!! Prime Palo Alto Location. The wine menu is also very impressive! Definitely a foodie's heaven.More, This was some of the best food my husband and I have ever eaten. Why do you charge $75 corkage when you know that you attract customers with excellent, well aged cellars? I guess that means I'll have to go back! The vision of Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Chef Anthony Secviar, Protégé brings the attention to detail found in the finest restaurants to a casual setting in Palo Alto, California. Absurdly bad customer relation error. The tasting menu just the right amount of food with some surprises thrown....The staff from all of the top restaurants in No California is wonderful, five star service to go along with beautifully presented and prepared fresh food. On the other side is a more casual a...la Carte menu, and fairly large bar in between. well done!" Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Disappointing hush puppies without any padron peppers - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. In addition, the prix fixe menu was expensive (although the food was very good). Specialties: Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant serving Contemporary American cuisine. This Palo Alto hit boasts an envious pedigree—Chef Anthony Secviar, ... (412 reviews) 340 m - 2455 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306 Van€ 121. In response to the recent “shelter-in-place” mandate, we are no longer able to offer outdoor dining. Source: Yelp. The Beef Tataki and Ricotta Dumplings deserve a special mention,...as does the Brick Chicken. So, a pleasant meal, but with water, tax, tip, mandates, a total of $210. Protégé Palo Alto: de mening van de Michelin Gids, de mening van internetters, de soort keuken, de openingstijden, ... (422 reviews) 340 m - 2455 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306 The service, ambiance, and...food. The waiter mentioned that the chef made excellent Parker house rolls and asked if we would like to try them. 8,642 were here. ! The Octopus, Peach Gazpacho and Beef Short Ribs were excellent. The Parker House rolls ($5 for 4 little rolls) were TDF! It's the BEST French Resturant in the whole Bay Area!!! Protégé. The corkage is high. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo5.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,559 candid photos and videos. Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. :-DMore. Dessert was a choice of Black Forest Gateau which is what we opted for or selections from their cheese cart with jam nuts and honey. They have a Tasting Menu with 4 courses at one side of the restaurant that seats about 20. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Oysters and king crab egg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. All info on Protégé in Palo Alto - Call to book a table. Why wasn't dish dish served on a larger plate? Are you sure you want to delete this question? The couple next to us had the oysters and the “fish and chips”......the dishes were little works of art....so creatively presented. Our dinner at Protege was exceptional from beginning to end. Would have preferred two separate, smaller sides with the hen. Really! The first the lovely tasting meal. This Palo Alto hit boasts an envious pedigree—Chef Anthony Secviar, Pastry Chef Eddie Lopez and Master Sommelier Dennis Kelly all trained under Chef Th... One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop! Would have made a much nicer/more gracious presentation. We will definitely be going back!More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. X. Owned and operated by Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Executive Chef, Anthony Secviar, Protégé offers an upscale dining experience while… Truly an HONOR. Construction has begun on the eagerly awaited Protégé, a casual fine-dining restaurant showcasing contemporary American cuisine in Palo Alto. Yes, we would go back and recommend it to others.More, I have been wanting to go to this new place for almost a year and finally made it. 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We ate in the bar and ordered a little bit of everything. We all ordered...the mushroom soup and the brick chicken. Seated at 5 pm, left at 8. 250 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. reservations@protegepaloalto.com. Palo Alto, CA Save Ricardo’s 5-star review: I have to say this might be the best Spanish food I've had in my life (and in the Bay Area- sorry Coqueta!) Protege, Palo Alto: See 35 unbiased reviews of Protege, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #52 of 341 restaurants in Palo Alto. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Excellent peach gazpacho soup - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Can a vegetarian person get a good meal at this restaurant? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Reserveren. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Striped Bass - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. 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